warning Citroen C4 AIRCROSS 2012 1.G Owner's Guide

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If the driver does not fasten their seat beltwithin one minute after switching on theignition, the warning lamp flashes accompanied by an intermittent audible signal and a display
on the instrument panel screen. The warning lamp, the audible signal and the
display stop after approximately 90 secondsand return until the driver fastens their seatbelt.
If the seat belt is unfastened while the vehicleis moving
, you are aler ted by the samewarnings.
When the ignition is switched
on, t
his warning lamp comes onaccompanied by an audible signal for a few seconds if the driver has not
fastened their seat belt.

Front seat belt not fastened /
unfastened warning lamp

Front passenger's seat belt
Driver's seat belt
When the ignition is switched on, this
warning lamp comes on the centre console panel.
It is accompanied b
y an audible signal for a few seconds if the passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
If the seat belt is unfastened while the vehicle is moving
, you are aler ted by the same
warnings.

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The driver must ensure that passengers usethe seat belts correctly and that they are allrestrained securely before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle, always fasten your seat belt, even for short journeys. Do not interchange the seat belt buckles asthey will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel permitting automatic adjustment of the length of the strap to your size. The seat belt isstowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seatbelt is reeled in correctly.
The lower par t of the strap must bepositioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper par t must be positioned in the hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic locking device which comes into operation inthe event of a collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls over. You can releasethe device by pulling firmly on the strap and releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger isless than 12 years old or shor ter than one
and a half metres. Never use the same seat belt to secure morethan one person. Never allow a child to travel on your lap.

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:


- be tightened as close to the body as possible,


- be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking that it does nottwist,

- be used to restrain only one person,

- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

- not be converted or modified to avoid affecting its per formance.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness of the impact
, thepretensioning device may be deployedbefore and independently of the airbags.Deployment of the pretensioners isaccompanied by a slight discharge of harmless smoke and a noise, due to theactivation of the pyrotechnic cartridgeincorporated in the system.In all cases, the airbag warning lampcomes on.Following an impact, have the seat belts system checked, and if necessary replaced,by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

In accordance with current safety regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle, go to a qualified workshop with the skills andequipment needed, which a CITROËN dealer is able to provide. Have your seat belts checked regularly bya CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,particularly if the straps show signs of damage.Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or a textile cleaning product, sold byCITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned and reeled in correctly.

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Deactivation

Only the front passenger's airbag can be deactivated:)with the ignition off, inser t the key in thefpassenger airbag deactivation switch A
, )turn it to the "OFF"position, )remove the key.
This warning lamp comes on in
the centre console panel when the
ignition is on and until the airbag is
r
eactivated.
To ensure the safety of your child, thepassenger's airbag must be deactivated when you install a "rear facing" childseat on the front passenger seat. Other wise, the child would risk beingseriously injured or killed if the airbag were triggered.
If the airbag warning lamp and the display come on continuously, do not install a "rear facing" child seat on the front passenger seat. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Reactivation
When you remove the child seat, turnswitch A
to the "ON"
position to reactivate the airbag and so ensure the safety of your frontpassenger in the event of an impact.
The associated warning lamp goes off.

Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and this display appears
on the instrument panel screen, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
to have the system checked. The airbags may nolonger be deployed in the event of a serious impact.

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In the event of a minor impact or bumpon the side of the vehicle or if thevehicle rolls over, the airbag may not bedeployed.In the event of a rear or front collision,the airbag is not deployed.
System which protects the driver and passengers (with the exception of therear centre passenger) in the event of
a serious side impact in order to limit the risk of
in
jury to the head.
Each curtain airbag is fitted in the pillars
and the upper section of the passenger compartment.
Curtain airbags
Deployment
The cur tain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the
event of a serious side impact applied to all or
par t of the side impact zone B , perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on ahorizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The cur tain airbag inflates between the front or rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument
panel and this display appears in the instrument
panel screen, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to have the system checked. The airbags may no longer be deployed in the event of a serious impact.

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Carry out the following operations for access
the bulb protective covers:
)Remove the retaining pins A.)Remove the protective cover B .



Access to bulbs Changing direction indicator bulbs (1)
)
Turn the bulb holder a quar ter of a turn to
the left and pull it out.
) Pull out the bulb and change it.
Rapid flashing of the direction indicator warning lamp (right or left) indicates thefailure of a bulb on that side.

To reassemble, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the direction indicators, must be replaced with bulbs of identical specifications and colour.

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Dashboard fuses

The fusebox is located in the lower dashboard(left-hand side).


Access to the fuses
)Open the cover and remove it completely
by pulling it towards you.
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
1*30 A Cabin fan.
2 15 A
Brake lam
ps, third brake lamp.
310 A
Rear foglamps.
430 A Windscreen wiper, screenwash.
620 A
Central locking, electric door mirrors.
7 15 A
Audio equipment, telematics, USB unit, Bluetooth s
ystem.
87. 5 A
Remote control key, air conditioning control unit, instrument
panel, electric windows, rain and sunshine sensors, alarm,
switch panel, steering mounted controls.
915 A
Instrument panel and interior lighting.
1015 A
Hazard warning lamps
1115 A Rear wiper.
12 7.5
A Instrument panel, multifunction screen, parking sensors, heated seats, heated rear screen, electric blind, automatic headlampadjustment.
1
315 A
Cigarette lighter, accessory socket.
1520 A
Electric blind.
1
610 A Door mirrors, audio equipment.

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Recovering the vehicle



General
recommendations

Obser ve the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The person at the wheel of the towed vehicle must have a valid drivinglicence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use anapproved towing bar; rope and strapsare prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:


- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,

- 4 wheel drive vehicle,

- when it is not possible to put thegearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar available...
Towing with the wheels on the groundis only possible on 2 wheel drive (2WD) versions.


Recovery of your vehicle


2 wheel drive (2WD) versions: towingwith the wheels on the ground
)Put the gear lever into neutral (position Nfor the CVT gearbox).)Unlock the steering by by turning the
ignition switch to the " ON
" position (or
t
o " ON " mode for vehicle fitted with the
"Keyless Entry and Star ting" system). )Release the parking brake. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.)Move off gently and travel slowly for a shor t
distance only.
) Fit the towing bar to the towing eye on thechassis, located under the front bumper.

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) On the rear bumper, remove the cover by
pulling at the bottom using the jack handle 1 . )Screw in the towing eye 2fully using the
wheelbrace 3.)Install the towing bar. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.)Move off gently and travel slowly for a shor t distance only.
To w i ng another vehicle
Access to the tooling
The towing eye and the tools are stored under
the boot floor. To gain access to them: )open the boot,
)lift and remove the boot floor, )take the towing eye and the tools required.
List of tools1. Jack handle. 2.
To w i ng eye.
3.Wheelbrace.

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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
front and rear parking sensors, smoker'skit, coat hanger on head restraint, insulatedmodule, aluminium footrest, reading lamp, air
deflectors, sun blinds...
"Transport solutions":
towbar with quickly detachable ball, rear carrying platform (easy base), roof bars, boot
liner, boot spacers, bicycle carrier for roof bars, ski carrier, canoe carrier, rigid roof boxes, flexible roof boxes, boot net...

"Style":

16 inch alloy wheels, 18 inch alloy wheels, chromed door handle shells, chromed mirror
shells, front spoiler, brushed aluminium interior
trim kit, gloss black interior trim kit, parkingbrake lever trim, aluminium gear knob, leather
steering wheel...

"Security and safety":

anti-intrusion alarm, warning triangle, high
visibility vest, breathalyser, first aid kit, snowchains, anti-slip covers, wheel security bolts, child seats, fire extinguisher, foglamp kit, dog guard, stolen vehicle tracking system,
accessories for pets (seat belts, seat and boot
protectors, cage)...

"Protection":

mat *
, boot carpet, side protective mouldings, door sill protectors, boot sill protector, vehiclecover, front and rear bumper protectivemouldings...
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to conver t a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.



If a towbar and its harness is fitted outside the CITROËN dealer network, this must be done in line with themanufacturer's instructions.

*

To prevent any risk of jamming of thepedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.

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The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by CITROËN may resultin a failure of your vehicle's electronicsystem and excessive electrical consumption.
Please note this precaution. Youare advised to contact a CITROËNrepresentative to be shown the range of recommended equipment and accessories.
Installation of radiocommunicationtransmitters
Before installing any after-market radiocommunication transmitter, you cancontact a CITROËN dealer for thespecification of transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power,aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).


Depending on the legislation in forcein the country, it may be compulsory to have a high visibility safety vest,warning triangle and spare bulbs andfuses available in the vehicle.

"Multimedia":

semi-integral satellite navigation systems, portable satellite navigation systems, audiosystems, speakers, rear shelf with speakers, hands-free kit, DVD player, mapping update
DVD, speed camera detector, Wi-Fi on board,
230V socket, head-up display, iPhone charger,
rear multimedia carrier...